“The defense Ministry advised the Pentagon to “be calm””

25.02.2016

Official representative of the Ministry of defense of Russia Igor Konashenkov commented on the statement by the representative of the Pentagon, Peter cook that the ceasefire in Syria is a test for the Russian authorities.

“Let me remind you, Mr. cook the other day reason said that the ceasefire in Syria is a test for the Russian authorities. I would advise Mr. cook to calm down and focus on activities associated with the organization he represents. That is, at the Pentagon. Although, I’m sure, to do this he, unlike predecessors without knowledge of military Affairs not just. So he seeks to compensate for its failures with a loud bloopers. Should be more modest. Yes and more professional” – quoted Konashenkov RT.

In addition, Konashenkov said that the focal point of reconciliation, located at the airbase Hamim, has already received more than ten requests for the past days. The staff of this center not only accept phone calls, but also go to places for talks, reports the TV channel “Star”.

We will remind, on February 27, Syria’s got to be a truce between governmentforces and armed opposition groups. About this yesterday, statements were made by the representatives of Russia and the USA. The agreement on truce and ceasefire does not apply to organizations which are recognized by the UN security Council terrorist.